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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amiss
Adjective
McDaniels defends Maye Following his recent press conferences, something is amiss with Drake Maye. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 Usually there are hidden signs along the way that something is amiss. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The whole incident -- from realizing something was going amiss to hitting the water -- only lasted one or two minutes. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Aug. 2019 This connectivity can provide a sense of brain organization, and there's a growing body of evidence that this organization goes amiss in those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2018 See All Example Sentences for amiss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amiss
Adjective
  • Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.
    JC Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the large number of vehicles recalled, the report stated that just 1% of the items are estimated to actually be defective.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s something wrong with them right away.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Mike McDaniel said Wright did nothing wrong, but Miami needed more bodies on defense and special teams.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Denham’s name was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version of this story.
    Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
  • My question incorrectly presupposed that Kiffin had gotten over it.
    Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The game didn’t start bad for the Giants.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In April, the sheriff disclosed further issues, including incorrect citation numbers and amounts.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Aerating in the incorrect season could have negative consequences for your lawn.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Authorities in Oregon announced a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from prison earlier this week is back in custody after igniting a multi-day manhunt.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Ty Anthony Sage, 26, was mistakenly released on bail on Monday, officials said.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • A lot of investors worry that the growth in tech stocks fueled by spending on AI will end badly, according to Macquarie’s Thierry Wizman.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Three of the four playoff semifinalists — Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame — have already lost two games and badly underperformed high expectations.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • That loop — imperfect at first, refined over years — builds skill.
    Big Think, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
  • There were some imperfect moments, though.
    Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Amiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amiss. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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